By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published April 8, 2020 | Posted in Immigration | Tagged Tags: H-1B petitions, immigration law, USCIS, visas | Comments Off on Federal Judges Rule USCIS Unlawfully Denied H-1B Petitions
Federal Judges Rule USCIS Unlawfully Denied H-1B Petitions
In three new court cases, federal judges have decided that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unlawfully denied H-1B petitions for foreign-born professionals. The decisions, which all involve USCIS improperly limiting the definition of a specialty occupation, may bring greater certainty to employers and potential visa holders during uncertain economic times. Under the Trump administration, Read More
Read MoreWhat Obligations Do U.S. Employers Have Towards Nonimmigrant Employees During COVID-19?
During this Coronavirus crisis, there is a lot of uncertainty out there in terms of what the obligations for employers are towards their nonimmigrant employees. Obligations when it comes to I-9 verification, furloughs, layoffs as well as making material changes to the terms and conditions of their employment. So I will be addressing some of Read More
Read MoreYou Lost Your Job While on a Work Visa Due to COVID-19. Now What?
Alexandra Bondikov, business immigration attorney at PPID, went LIVE to discuss 3 top asked questions the firm is receiving from people in the U.S. that are on nonimmigrant work visas such as: E, H-1B, O, TN and many others. If you lost your job or are in fear of losing your job due to the Read More
Read MorePresident Signs “CARES Act” Into Law
In response to the overwhelming economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy, on Friday, March 27, 2020, after prior approval by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act” or the “Act”) was signed into law by President Trump. We will focus Read More
Read MoreImportant Announcement on H2 Visas
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates as of March 20, 2020. As resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services. The H-2 program is essential to the economy and food security Read More
Read MoreUSCIS: TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE EXTENDED UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 7
On March 18, to protect our workforce and to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in our communities, USCIS temporarily suspended all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all of our offices, including all interviews and naturalization ceremonies. The temporary suspension is extended, and USCIS offices will re-open on April 7 unless the Read More
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Unemployment Benefits Are Not A Public Benefit Regardless of Coronavirus COVID-19
PPID would like to take this time to thank you for your loyalty and continued support during this most difficult time. Sadly, we are aware that as a direct result of COVID-19, many people have lost their jobs and are struggling financially to make ends meet. Indeed, many of our existing clients have called and Read More
Read MoreUSCIS TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE
To protect our workforce and to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in our communities, effective immediately, USCIS is suspending all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all of our offices, including all interviews and naturalization ceremonies. All USCIS field offices, asylum offices and Application Support Centers (ASCs) will not provide in-person services Read More
Read MoreTrump Administration Plans to Raise Cap For H-2B Seasonal Worker Visas
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration may allow an additional 45,000 guest workers to return to the U.S. this summer, but the final decision has not been confirmed. If the additional amount is approved, it would be the highest level since the president took office. According to an administration official, the Department of Homeland Security plans to announce the additional Read More
Read MoreOFLC Announces Number of H-2B Applications Filed in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway System During First 24 Hours of the Peak Filing Season
During the first 24 hours of the H-2B peak filing season, employers filed 4,930 applications in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway System requesting more than 87,298 worker positions with an April 1, 2020, or later, work start date. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will continue to accept H-2B applications during the three-day filing Read More
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